My husband and I had been together for four years prior to us getting married. We had everything we needed in our home.My maid of honor had suggested we ask our guests to participate in our wishing well. (Only if they wanted to.)
Personally, I had trouble asking our guests for money prior to sending
our invitations out. I thought it may come across as rude and inappropriate. It didn't. Most of our guests participated in our wishing well, and loved the poem we picked to send out in our invitation..
The most trouble I had was picking a suitable poem for all of our guests. I googled " asking guests for money poems" for hours
upon hours until finding the right one.
With that being said, I have put
together a list of poems to cut your research time in half.
1. We are sending out this invitation
In hope you will join a celebration
But if a gift is your intention
May we take this opportunity to mention
We have already got a kettle and toaster
crockery, dinner mats, and matching coasters
so rather than something we have already got
We would appreciate money for our honeymoon pot
But most importantly we request
That you come to our wedding as our guest
2. We haven't got a gift list, for all of you to see,
Because as you all know we never can agree!
But if you'd like to help us, start our married life,
cash or high street vouchers, would save a lot of strife
3. The wedding has come, its here at last
what present shall I get? I hear you ask
a set of glasses, towels or a toaster,
vases, plates or even some coasters.
these things we already have in our nest
so if we may we'd like to suggest
a gift of money would be best.
we know reading this some may be offended
we hope your're not as this wasn't intended
but the life we have we hope you agree
means being honest with you is the best way to be.
So please don't think we are being funny,
If we say "can we just have money"?
4. More than just kisses so far we've shared,
Our home has been made with love and care,
Most things we need we've already got,
And in our home we can't fit a lot!
A wishing well we thought would be great,
(But only if you wish to participate),
A gift of money is placed in the well,
Then make a wish but shhh don't tell!
Once we've replaced the old with the new,
We can look back and say it was thanks to you!
And in return for your kindness, we're sure,
That one day soon you will get what you wished for.
Please don't be offended at this type of request,
As our day is complete having you as our guest.
5. An Ode to the Gift List
In a
wedding invitation,
You
usually find some lists,
For
venues, menus and hotels,
And
also for the gifts
But
this one is unusual,
It
comes in a different way,
As
we're not asking for presents,
But
for something else today
Now
please don't think we're selfish,
Or
that this comes from greed,
But
we've lived together for a while,
So
there's not that much we need
We
would appreciate help though,
To
send us on our way,
And
allow us to have our honeymoon,
In a
land quite far away
So now
the point of all this rhyme,
The
thing that we would like,
Isn't
towels, toasters or microwaves,
But
pounds and pence alike
And
now you know the reason,
Behind
this cheeky accord,
Please
help to give us memories,
Of a
dream honeymoon abroad.
6. We know it's not traditional
It's
not the way it's done
But
instead of a wedding list
We'd
like a bit of sun.
Please
do not think of us as rude
Please
do not take offence
We do
not want to upset you
That's
not the way it's meant.
We've
lived together quite a while
And
all the bills are paid
We've
got our plates, our pots and pans
Our
plans have all been made.
So if
you'd like to give a gift
To
help us celebrate
Some
money for a honeymoon
We
would appreciate
7.We hope that you will come along
On
this special day,
To
celebrate our union
In a
very special way.
Together
we have been for a while now,
We
collected all our household goods
Before
we took our Vows.
To
make it easy for you
And
avoid the shopping hell,
We
thought that we would have
A
little 'Money Well'.
So
please don't be offended at our request,
Just
seal it in this envelope
And
come and be our guest.
8. Soon you will
hear our wedding day bell,
As Friends and family come to
wish us well.
We have the things most newlyweds
do,
A house, a car and even a Zoo!
We do not wish to cause offense,
but, for us it seems to make more
sense.
A monetary gift we would
appreciate,
(but only if you wish to
participate)
No need to go crazy or rob any
banks,
for any amount will be met with
much thanks
Then while we're relaxing on the
sea so blue,
we'll sit back and know it’s
truly because of you!
9. We've come so far since our
first kiss
our
wedding day we hope you won't miss
You
being with us on our special day
means
much more to us than words can say
Please
don't ask what you can buy for us
as
buying presents is such a fuss!
However,
if you do feel the need
a
small monetary gift would do the deed
We
hope so much you can be there
helping
us build memories
we all
can share
10. When thinking of a gift for
us
We ask if you’d
please consider
Contributing to our
honeymoon
to make it all the
sweeter.
Our house is full
of all the things
a couple could
require,
and so a holiday
away
is what we most
desire.
Then while we're
relaxing on the beach
or by the pool so
blue
we'll sit back and
know
that it is truly
thanks to you!
11. We haven’t got a wedding
list,
the reason we’ll
explain,
We have two of
everything,
our home is
bursting with the strain!
So we shall need
new furniture,
for our new and
bigger nest,
High Street
shopping vouchers or a cheque
would be the best.
So, if you’d like
to contribute,
to our soft and
cozy rooms
Our heartfelt
thanks go out to you
with love
The Bride & Groom
12. We've been together quite a
while and have a lovely home,
There are not too
many items that we don't already own.
So if your thoughts
were on a gift, your presence will suffice,
But if you really
feel the need then vouchers would be nice.
The choice is
really up to you and we would like to say
We hope you come,
enjoy yourselves and have a lovely day.
13. Our home is quite complete now,
we've been together long.
So please consider our request,
and do not take us wrong.
A delicate request it is,
we hope you understand.
Please play along, as it will give
our married life a hand.
The tradition of the wishing well,
is one that's known by all.
Go to the well, toss in a coin
and as the coin does fall.
Make a wish upon that coin,
and careful as you do.
Cause as the well's tradition goes,
your wishes will come true.
So on this special day or ours,
the day that we'll be wed.
Don't hunt for special gifts
but give money is it's stead.
And as you drop the envelope,
with money great and small,
Remember, make your wish
as you watch your money fall.
14. Whilst in a foreign land,
(Brides Name) had many adventures grand,
None of which could ever compare,
To the wonderful love
That she and (Grooms Name) share.
The couple will marry
whilst travelling once more,
And her family shall come
to foreign shore.(Bride) and (Groom)
have considered the options,
as guests bearing gifts,
will come to considerable exertions.
And the airline restrictions
will also apply,
to the bride and the groom
when home they must fly.
In the place of a gift
With traditional style,
A paper gift would
bring many a smile.
A gift of paper has many a meaning,
it may be cash,
or a voucher for their favorite store,
the promise of a special favor,
When the couple return
to settle into their lives
as husband and wife.
Many thanks for your consideration,
in receiving this request,
as surely you will realize
It's definitely for the best.
15. We made a commitment some time ago
that together through life we were destined to go.
We purchased our furniture, linen and
bedding,
in the fulfilling years leading up to our wedding.
What else we might need is not easy to
foresee,
but what might help us in the future is a deposit on our Giving Tree.
16. To save you looking,
shopping and buying,
Here is an idea
we hope you'll like trying!
Come to our wedding
to wish us both well,
And make some use
of our little wishing well.
Just put some money into a
card,
Now make a wish....
See, that wasn't hard!
Now that we have saved you all
of the fuss,
We hope that you will come
And celebrate with us!
17. So what do you get
for the bride & groom,
Whose house needs some things in every room?
Some things are
large, some things are small,
Some things they just don't really need at all!
For those things
small this happy two,
Have supplied a gift registry for you.
For those things
large a wish tree's the way,
To say congratulations on the big day.
An envelope will be
provided for those who have room,
To give a monetary wish to the bride and groom.
A wish tree will be
on display at the reception hall,
To attach your wishes, for the couple, with love from all.
18. In our house we have the things
that living together normally brings
most household items we've already bought
and because of this reason we thought
A wishing well would be great
(only if guests wish to participate)
A gift of money is placed in an envelope
so in the future we hope
to furnish our home to its very best
and always remember it was due to our guests.
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